Brooksby took the lead early on, winning the first two sets.The Norwegian fought back, saving three match points and winning the third set tie break. However, Brooksby turned the match around again in his favor and came out on top 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-2.
The news was shared on social media, with the caption:
Some fans reacted that while it was a well-deserved win by Brooksby, the World No. 3 was not at his best. Others took the opportunity to fuel his rivalry with Nick Kyrgios, making a special reference to the time when the Aussie defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets at Indian Wells last year.
Kyrgios was quick to join in with a laugh-till-you-cry emoji. Fans on social media have often expressed that they miss the temperamental player on-court at the tournament.
“I hope it’s nothing serious, but it does come a little bit back here and there sometimes”- Casper Ruud on facing abdominal pain during his R2 exit at the Australian Open
In a post-match press conference following his second-round exit at the Australian Open, Casper Ruud spoke about experiencing abdominal pain, for which he took a medical timeout during the match.
The second seed revealed that it was something that had been bothering him for the past two years but was manageable with physiotherapy.
He stated that it is not very serious and that he will be able to take care of it “long term hopefully.”
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